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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.48, 1,901.04 and 935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.48, 1,901.04 and 935.12 is: 1,291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.48 : 1,901.04 = 935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.48/1,901.04 = 935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.48x = 1,901.04 × 935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.48x = 1,777,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,700.52/1,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.48

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